Grava
Grava sits in Martinborough, the heart of Wairarapa on New Zealand's North Island—a region defined by cool-climate viticulture and the pursuit of elegant, structured wines. The winery's Pinot Noir reflects the terroir's signature character: a grape that thrives in Martinborough's moderate temperatures and well-drained soils, yielding wines of precision and depth. Pinot Noir from this region typically expresses red fruit, mineral tension, and the kind of silky tannin structure that rewards both immediate drinking and cellaring. Grava's expression has drawn attention from major critics including Decanter, Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Falstaff, underscoring the quality achieved in this distinctive corner of New Zealand's wine landscape.
Critics
Decanter, Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Falstaff